Curry Popcorn and Nuts

A seasoned popcorn mixture with a lingering bite, this is an “adult” snack that is good to have at parties. Recipe contributed by Nikki and David Goldbeck, from American Wholefoods Cuisine.* Visit the Goldbecks at HealthyHighways.com. Photos by Evan Atlas.

A seasoned popcorn mixture with a lingering bite, this is an “adult” snack that is good to have at parties.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

½ cup peanuts or almonds

½ cup unroasted cashews

½ cup popping corn

¼ cup shredded, unsweetened coconut, optional

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large, broad pot with a tight-fitting lid. Sauté turmeric, cumin, sesame seeds, peanuts, and cashews over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until aromatic but not more than very lightly colored.

Add popping corn, cover, turn heat to high and cook, shaking until popping is over, about 5 minutes. Remove form heat and toss in optional coconut and remaining seasonings.

Let cool to room temperature before serving. Store any unusual portion in an airtight container.

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